Tuesday, June 1, 2010

Shining Star

This week is the first week of the brand new Polymer Clay Smooshers Blogring. Each week one of our members will be blogged about by our members, and who better to start us off than our wonderful Guild Master - Coltpixy.

I 'met' ColtPixy, aka Star, quite early on in my journey of online selling. She introduced me to the wonders of Mica Shift. As I was quite new to polymer clay I hadn't heard of it, but I fell in love straight away. I was inspired by the wonderful Mica Shift she had in her ArtFire Studio. So much so that I bought one of her Mica Shift Fish Magnets and a Purple Lucky Bunny Booty keyring.
Over the course of the last almost 18 months Star has become one of my best friends. She is wonderfully supportive and caring, always ready to listen and inspire. As a Guildmaster she has turned the Polymer Clay Smooshers into one of the most active guilds coming out of ArtFire. As a Guildmaster myself I understand how much work it requires, and I have even borrowed a couple of Star's ideas - because frankly she has the best ideas!
Whilst Star's main media currently is Polymer Clay, she is accomplished in other artistic pursuits, including the creation of some amazing Mosaic pieces. Her attention to detail is evident in everything she creates and has really come to the fore with her recent exploration into the world of miniatures, and in her fabulous sculptural pieces.
If you want to be amazed and inspired check out her ArtFire Studio, or drool over her deviantArt deviations, or you can even follow her blog to get sneak peeks at works in progress, finished pieces and all manner of interesting topics.

If I achieve nothing more than friendships with people like Star during my life, then I have achieved more than I could ever dream of.

16 comments:

Em+Mad said...

That is such a cool story!! Wonderful post!!

coltpixy said...

Your friendship means a lot to me too. (((hugs)))

Eaglehawk said...

Great story. I enjoy looking at the stuff Star makes they are a true work of art.

Franni said...

Beautiful post Jenn. Star is a wonderful person just as you are
love you both

Deb @ Crysallis said...

I agree with every word you've said Haffina!! ColtPixy simply rocks!!! woot!! (we need emo here yo!)

Kharisma Sommers said...

beautiful post! :) Star is a great woman!

Butt Nekkid Bath Boutique said...

What a wonderful post. Star is truly an amazing woman...as are you, Jen. :)

Unknown said...

What a great post!

Dori T said...

Excellent post Jen. Star is a talented person and I love her style.

Valerie said...

What a great post! You also included two of my favorites by ColtPixy: the Lucky Bunny Booty key ring and her mosaic fish.

Melissa said...

Wonderful post; so heartfelt.

Beautiful mosaic fish!

Anonymous said...

her work is gorgeous!

Anonymous said...

Wonderful, heartfelt post about a truly amazing artist and friend!

Tiger said...

Jen,
This is a wonderful post about a wonderful lady. :) Star is an amazing artist and an amazing person.
Jennifer
Craftybabyhope

Ginger said...

Lovely post!

Cat said...

What a great post!